Pro-ject 6Perspex Turntable Balanced Super Pack (Pick It Mc 3)

The Pro-Ject 6PerspeX Balanced is a magnetically suspended belt-drive turntable available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Pro-Ject dealer in Toronto, Canada. Its transparent acrylic plinth houses a floating Corian sub-chassis resting on opposing magnets — a design that eliminates the parasitic resonances of conventional spring suspensions while keeping the sub-chassis, platter, and tonearm precisely leveled via an included spirit level. Drive comes from a quiet-running AC motor with DC-driven motor control for electronic 33/45rpm speed switching. The 6PerspeX Balanced offers two phono outputs — balanced mini XLR and RCA/ground — and is available without a cartridge or as the Superpack bundle with a factory-aligned Pick it MC3 moving coil cartridge. Browse the full Pro-Ject turntable lineup at Vinyl Sound.

Transparent Acrylic Plinth and Magnetic Corian Sub-Chassis

The 6PerspeX's plinth is formed from transparent acrylic and stands on three height-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum cones, providing both visual openness and effective mechanical grounding. The sub-chassis — the structure that carries both the platter and the 9cc EVO tonearm — is machined from Corian and floats on opposing magnetic fields rather than springs. Magnetic suspension avoids the rocking modes and resonant peaks common to spring-suspended designs and maintains consistent decoupling without periodic re-tuning. The outboard motor is carried by the acrylic plinth, not the sub-chassis, so motor-born vibration does not reach the platter or tonearm.

MDF/Vinyl Platter, Inverted Bearing, and 9cc EVO Tonearm

The platter is a sandwich of precision-machined MDF coated in 4mm of flat-ground recycled vinyl. This construction damps platter resonance at the source; the vinyl surface also acts as an integral record mat. A threaded spindle and screw-down clamp couple the record firmly to the platter surface, improving high-frequency tracking and reducing inter-groove modulation from record warps. The bearing is an inverted design: a stainless steel spindle tipped with a ceramic ball rotates in an inverted bronze bushing embedded in the underside of the platter for smooth, low-noise operation. The 9cc EVO tonearm's headshell and conical armtube are formed from a single piece of carbon fiber, eliminating the standing-wave problems introduced by a separate headshell joint. Inverted tonearm bearings use four hardened stainless steel tips in ABEC 7 ball races.

Dual Phono Outputs and Balanced Operation

Unlike most Pro-Ject turntables that use a single 5-pin DIN output, the 6PerspeX Balanced provides two simultaneous outputs: a balanced mini XLR and an unbalanced RCA/ground. Balanced operation uses either a mini XLR to mini XLR cable or an RCA to mini XLR cable, connecting to the mini XLR inputs of compatible phono stages such as the Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B, Phono Box DS3 B, or Tube Box DS3 B. In balanced mode, common-mode noise on the cable run is cancelled at the phono stage input, lowering the noise floor and improving channel separation. The table ships with a Connect it Phono E RCA cable for immediate unbalanced use; balanced cables are sold separately.

Key Features

• Transparent acrylic plinth on three height-adjustable TPE-damped aluminum cones
• Magnetically suspended Corian sub-chassis — carries platter and tonearm, not motor
• Spirit level included for easy sub-chassis leveling
• Vinyl/MDF sandwich platter (300mm) with screw-down threaded clamp
• Inverted stainless steel bearing with ceramic ball and bronze bushing
• DC-driven AC motor control — electronic 33/45rpm speed change
• 9cc EVO 9-inch one-piece carbon-fiber tonearm — conical armtube, no headshell joint
• Inverted tonearm bearings: 4x stainless steel tips in ABEC 7 ball races
• Dual phono outputs: balanced mini XLR + unbalanced RCA/ground
• Ships with Connect it Phono E RCA cable (balanced cables sold separately)
• Available without cartridge or as Superpack with factory-aligned Pick it MC3 MC cartridge
• Handmade in Europe

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the magnetic Corian sub-chassis suspension on the 6PerspeX differ from spring suspension?

Spring-suspended turntables isolate the sub-chassis from the plinth via mechanical springs, which can introduce their own resonant frequencies and require periodic re-tuning as springs change over time. The 6PerspeX Balanced uses opposing neodymium magnets beneath the Corian sub-chassis instead: there are no contact points between sub-chassis and plinth, no spring resonance modes, and no maintenance. The magnetic field maintains consistent decoupling across a broader frequency range and remains stable over the life of the table.

What is the difference between ordering the 6PerspeX Balanced without a cartridge versus the Superpack?

The 6PerspeX Balanced Superpack includes the Pick it MC3 moving coil cartridge pre-mounted and factory-aligned on the 9cc EVO tonearm before shipment. The without-cartridge version is identical in every other respect and is the right choice if you already own a preferred MC cartridge or wish to pair the tonearm with a specific model. The 9cc EVO accepts cartridges weighing 5–14g. Contact Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada for cartridge pairing advice for either configuration.

Which phono stages are compatible with the 6PerspeX Balanced mini XLR output?

The 6PerspeX Balanced's mini XLR output connects directly to phono stages with mini XLR balanced inputs — specifically the Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B, Phono Box DS3 B, and Tube Box DS3 B. Standard XLR-input phono stages require a mini XLR to XLR adapter cable. The unbalanced RCA/ground output is compatible with any conventional phono stage. Browse phono preamplifiers at Vinyl Sound, or contact Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada for a recommendation based on your cartridge and system.

What cartridges are compatible with the 9cc EVO tonearm on the 6PerspeX Balanced?

The 9cc EVO has an effective mass of 8.0g, making it a medium-low mass arm suited to cartridges of medium-to-high compliance (12–25µm/mN) weighing between 5 and 14g. Compatible options include MC cartridges from Ortofon, Benz Micro, and Sumiko, as well as high-output MM cartridges from Goldring and Audio-Technica. Browse cartridges at Vinyl Sound, or contact Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada to confirm compatibility before purchasing.

Which accessories would enhance listening on the Pro-Ject 6PerspeX Balanced?

The 6PerspeX Balanced ships with a Connect it Phono E RCA cable and, in the Superpack version, the factory-aligned Pick it MC3. The most impactful additions are: (1) a balanced mini XLR phono cable to unlock the balanced output; (2) a compatible balanced phono stage (Phono Box S3 B, DS3 B, or Tube Box DS3 B); and (3) if ordering the cartridge-free version, a well-matched MC or high-output MM cartridge for the 9cc EVO's 8.0g effective mass. Contact Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada for a system-matched accessories recommendation.

Does the Pro-Ject 6PerspeX Balanced support 78rpm playback?

No. The 6PerspeX Balanced provides electronic speed change between 33 and 45rpm only. For 78rpm shellac playback you would need a different turntable platform that supports that speed, plus a dedicated 78rpm stylus. Contact Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada if 78rpm support is a requirement for your setup.

Where to buy the Pro-Ject 6PerspeX Balanced in Toronto, Canada?

The Pro-Ject 6PerspeX Balanced is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Pro-Ject dealer in Toronto, Canada. It can be ordered without a cartridge or as the Superpack bundle with the factory-aligned Pick it MC3 moving coil cartridge. Contact Vinyl Sound to confirm current stock and configuration availability.